MONTH Function - Converting a serial number to a month in Excel

This article below provides detailed guidance on using the MONTH Function, which converts a serial number to a month in Excel.

Description: This function separates the month value from a specific date. The returned month value is an integer from 1 to 12.

Syntax: MONTH(serial_number).

Where:

serial_number represents the date you want to extract the month from.

For example:

Separate the month values from the following date values:

In the cell where you need to calculate, input the formula: MONTH(C7).

Press Enter -> the separated month result appears:

Copy the formula for other cells to get the results:

If the entered date is incorrect or the month exceeds 12 -> the function returns an error value #VALUE.

Here's how to use and some tips when using the MONTH() function.

Wishing you all success!